What vehicle will be a worthy replacement for your sedan when it is time?
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I would love to build an SW20 with a Camry V6. They make conversion kits that work with the stock transmission.
Thinking more about it, I don't know that I would ever get rid of the G. Someone on another forum I'm on called it "the last great Japanese sedan" and I kind of agree. The Q50's infotainment is kind of a mess and it's bigger + heavier + peg-legged. Plus I have quite a few years left worth of projects to do. If anything I'm more thinking about replacing my motorcycle. I have put almost 20K miles on it and would love a Street Triple.
But with a kid on the way I'm thinking more about my mortality and considering replacing the bike with an extremish sports car. The dream would be this:
With a J35 swap. I would definitely give up motorcycles for that.
Thinking more about it, I don't know that I would ever get rid of the G. Someone on another forum I'm on called it "the last great Japanese sedan" and I kind of agree. The Q50's infotainment is kind of a mess and it's bigger + heavier + peg-legged. Plus I have quite a few years left worth of projects to do. If anything I'm more thinking about replacing my motorcycle. I have put almost 20K miles on it and would love a Street Triple.
But with a kid on the way I'm thinking more about my mortality and considering replacing the bike with an extremish sports car. The dream would be this:
With a J35 swap. I would definitely give up motorcycles for that.
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No offense, but just never understood the whole V6 swap in the SW20's. I guess the fun to me is that turbo spooling up literally right behind your head while driving. I guess you could slap a turbo on the V6, but that would definitely add to the complexity. Maybe I need to ride in a V6 MR2 to change my opinion. On the other hand I did get my Camry 4 cylinder on the engine stand last night Hopefully the block and crank are good so I can turn this thing into a 5SGTE.
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No offense, but just never understood the whole V6 swap in the SW20's. I guess the fun to me is that turbo spooling up literally right behind your head while driving. I guess you could slap a turbo on the V6, but that would definitely add to the complexity. Maybe I need to ride in a V6 MR2 to change my opinion. On the other hand I did get my Camry 4 cylinder on the engine stand last night Hopefully the block and crank are good so I can turn this thing into a 5SGTE.
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I guess haha. These V6's have no low end torque. That's what makes a car fun to me.
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OP, have you driven today's model Mustang yet? The last time I test-drove one there were numerous positive things I could say about the car. However, the negs were pretty high, too. For one, the interior is a big improvement over the previous model, but still pretty crude. Another is the roof-line, which isn't nearly as claustrophobic as the Camaro, but still awkward and cave-like. Another is the long, long hood; it's like piloting a cigarette boat. And most importantly, the build quality is crap. Fenders, trunk, hood, doors... fitment and gap is all wrong.
Fast, though. Really fast. No argument there.
Fast, though. Really fast. No argument there.
2012/2013 Boss 302 can be had for $30,000 roughly(with 20k miles). ZL1 (AT) beat the GT350 by about 15 seconds, ZL1 1LE(Manual) posted an even faster time.
Funny, I was just looking at the Boss myself today and the times it can throw down are just insane. Plus, nice knowing you can drive the the car and it will only retain it's value.
Funny, I was just looking at the Boss myself today and the times it can throw down are just insane. Plus, nice knowing you can drive the the car and it will only retain it's value.
I guess I'm in a different spot than most. I'm overall pretty satisfied with the G and plan to drive it into the ground. I still think it's a good looking car and after seeing several hit 250k + miles I've got a long way to go even with 121k on the clock. Every single thing on the car still works perfectly and it runs a 13.6 in the 1/4.
If I absolutely had to replace the G I'd probably hold out for the 2018 Honda Accord Sport sedan with the 2.0T and 6mt.
Next car will be a 93+ MR2 SW20. By far the most fun overall car to drive imo. I'm putting together a 5SGTE and hope to find a clean chassis to drop it into here in the next 2-3 years. They're well engineered and are such a classic design. I'd be satisfied with a fun 5-600whp.
If I absolutely had to replace the G I'd probably hold out for the 2018 Honda Accord Sport sedan with the 2.0T and 6mt.
Next car will be a 93+ MR2 SW20. By far the most fun overall car to drive imo. I'm putting together a 5SGTE and hope to find a clean chassis to drop it into here in the next 2-3 years. They're well engineered and are such a classic design. I'd be satisfied with a fun 5-600whp.
I saw that exact same color Slingshot (is that really what they are called?) in town this weekend. I think it looks really strange and ugly, like something they made for a movie in the 80's or 90's to be "futuristic" like Back to the Future 2 or Judge Dread.
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So my latest idea is to pick up a cheap used Nissan Leaf as a daily driver and instead of a C6 Z06, pick up a Lotus Racing Green Lotus Elise. Something about the lightweight and purity of that car has always interested me- that and I have wanted a Lotus Esprit since I was about 5 years old. I figure the Elise would be infinitely more reliable than the Esprit- especially on track. I discovered last night that both vehicles would fit with 15" to spare in the longer stall in my garage.
This means my very nice G37S sedan would be up for sale. The other option is to keep the G37S and get an extended warranty for next to nothing through work. Thoughts?
This means my very nice G37S sedan would be up for sale. The other option is to keep the G37S and get an extended warranty for next to nothing through work. Thoughts?
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But that still leaves (no pun) 99.9% of your drive-time with a daily driver, and for that you want something with heft and comfort and fun... which I suspect the Leaf would disappoint. It seems disposable; more akin to a tool than a car. In other words, don't sacrifice the rewards of daily driving something you enjoy just to support an occasional toy.
That's my thinking. If you can afford to enjoy your DD, then don't give it up.
Buy the Lotus, keep the G... and stop modifying it for the track.
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Of the choices, I'd go m3. zcp optional. I don't really see the value of zcp unless you're going to keep the car stock.
At that budget, I'd take a look at used GTR or 911 as well.
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So my latest idea is to pick up a cheap used Nissan Leaf as a daily driver and instead of a C6 Z06, pick up a Lotus Racing Green Lotus Elise. Something about the lightweight and purity of that car has always interested me- that and I have wanted a Lotus Esprit since I was about 5 years old. I figure the Elise would be infinitely more reliable than the Esprit- especially on track. I discovered last night that both vehicles would fit with 15" to spare in the longer stall in my garage.
This means my very nice G37S sedan would be up for sale. The other option is to keep the G37S and get an extended warranty for next to nothing through work. Thoughts?
This means my very nice G37S sedan would be up for sale. The other option is to keep the G37S and get an extended warranty for next to nothing through work. Thoughts?
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One other note on the Elise. I've been a big fan since they came out in the late 90's, I believe. Everything I've ever read on them says that they're tiny inside though. Not sure how big you are, but I think I remember it's like a 5'10" and under and fit-ish type of car. I'm 6'2+ so that's one I'll always just have to admire from afar.
Regarding the newer mustangs, there are a few parts of the interior that do look absolutely cheap. Overall, I would say it's not bad though. The seats on my wife's 2017 GT premium are super comfy and look nice and the SYNC infotainment/nav system connectivity and functionality is light years ahead of what's in my G. It's really intuitive and works flawlessly.
Regarding the newer mustangs, there are a few parts of the interior that do look absolutely cheap. Overall, I would say it's not bad though. The seats on my wife's 2017 GT premium are super comfy and look nice and the SYNC infotainment/nav system connectivity and functionality is light years ahead of what's in my G. It's really intuitive and works flawlessly.